Dollar softness and steadier real yields are keeping dip buyers active. Gold remains expensive, but not euphoric.
Chart range1644 - 5167
Mar 1
1706
Mar 1
1934
Mar 1
1946
Mar 1
2214
Mar 1
3115
Mar 1
4563
Supporting drivers
EUR / USD
1.1596
FX translation changes what non-USD investors actually pay for gold, even when XAU/USD is steady.
U.S. 10Y
4.34%
Nominal Treasury yields frame the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding bullion.
10Y real yield
2.01%
Inflation-adjusted rates are one of the clearest macro pressure points for gold demand.